Holidaymakers warned of longer queuing times at airports

Holidaymakers and other air travellers are being advised to factor in longer queuing times on return trips from European airports due to tighter security checks.

The Irish Travel Agents Association said the checks, being introduced at airports in most EU countries since March, are causing huge delays for many passengers.

While the checks are not imposed on passengers flying out of Ireland or the UK, those boarding at Spanish, French, Italian, Belgian, and Portuguese airports are facing reported delays of up to four hours.